Registered Nurse Program Manager

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Comprehensive benefits plan:

medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, employee assistance program, and 403b retirement plan.

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JOB TITLE

Registered Nurse (RN) Program Manager

DEPARTMENT

Administration

SUPERVISORY

No

REPORTS TO

Director of Nursing EEO Classification:

Administrative Position Summary The Registered Nurse (RN) Program Manager reports to the Director of Nursing (DON) and provides leadership, program coordination, and oversight for students and faculty in the RN program. This position ensures that the program meets the standards of the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), the Michigan Board of Nursing, and institutional policies. The RN Program Manager fosters positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, supports faculty development, and promotes student success through evidence-based teaching and learning strategies. Essential Functions Actively engage in student retention activities, including early identification and intervention for at-risk students. Maintain documented communication with students and faculty regarding attendance, academic progress, and professional development. Provide academic advising to students and mentor instructors on effective academic counseling techniques. Ensure all student documentation meets site and clinical partner requirements for placement. Assist the DON with preparation of reports for state, federal, and accrediting agencies, including ACEN self-study and systematic program evaluation reports. Maintain supply inventory, anticipate departmental needs, and manage requisitions and cost allocations. Carry out departmental functions and represent the program in professional meetings and events in the absence of the DON. Actively participate in the recruitment, onboarding, and mentoring of RN faculty and staff. Teach courses as assigned, ensuring alignment with ACEN standards and

NCLEX-RN

test plan. Attend all faculty meetings and required professional development sessions. Collaborate with the Occupation Advisory Committee and maintain positive communication with the nursing and healthcare community. Coordinate and/or deliver special topic workshops not covered by academic faculty (e.g., safety training, clinical readiness).

Serve as campus HESI resource:

Guide students in navigating HESI resources and HESI Compass Live Review. Utilize HESI assessment to coach students through academic challenges. Assist students with remediation when benchmarks are not met. Partner with the Career Services to support communication regarding NCLEX preparation. Provide tutoring and

NCLEX-RN

preparation, including boot camps and test-taking strategy workshops. Ensure program compliance with ACEN standards, including curriculum integrity, faculty qualifications, student learning outcomes, and continuous quality improvement. Other RN program-related duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with active, empathetic listening. Ability to motivate, guide, and support students in completing their program of study and faculty in their teaching roles. Strong multitasking skills with the ability to manage frequent interruptions. Resourceful problem-solver with strong initiative and sound judgment. Reliable, with excellent time management skills and the ability to work well under pressure. Minimum Qualifications Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Michigan. Masters of Science in nursing (MSN) from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program. Minimum of three (3) years' work experience in a post-secondary nursing education setting is preferred. At least one (1) academic year of full-time teaching experience in a post-secondary institution. Demonstrated knowledge of ACEN accreditation standards and processes helpful.

Working / Physical

Demands May require evening or weekend work. Frequent standing, walking, and sitting for extended periods. Sufficient hand, arm, and finger dexterity to operate a phone, computer keyboard, and other office equipment. Regularly required to see, talk, and hear to perform essential job functions. Equal Opportunity Employer Dorsey College is an Equal Opportunity employer. The College complies with appropriate federal, state, and local laws and provides equal employment opportunities and access to educational programs without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other protected status to all qualified applicants and employees. Dorsey College is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and dedicated to providing a positive discrimination-free educational work environment. Dorsey College also strives to ensure equal access to educational programs and activities, compliant with Title IX which prevents sex discrimination, including accommodations for pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions. Dorsey College does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and its regulations, including in admission and employment. Inquiries about Title IX may be referred to Dorsey College's Title IX Coordinator, the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights, or both. Dorsey College's Title IX Coordinator is Ann Victoria Thomas, 31799 John R Road, Madison Heights, MI 48071, athomas@Dorsey.edu,

Ph:

248.585.9200, ext. 11228. Dorsey College's nondiscrimination policy and grievance procedures can be located at https://www.dorsey.edu/policies-and-plans/. To report information about conduct that may constitute sex discrimination or make a complaint of sex discrimination under Title IX, please also refer to https://www.dorsey.edu/policies-and-plans/ and select "Report an Incident" under the Title IX heading. Dorsey College Locations Madison Heights (Main Campus), Dearborn, Grand Rapids, Roseville, Saginaw, Wayne, and Woodhaven (All branch campuses of Madison Heights) Dorsey College offers exceptional career training in some of the country's most in-demand fields. With the classroom instruction and the opportunity to gain practical hands-on experience at Dorsey College, our students can prepare for entry-level employment in their newly chosen career. As the longest running career school in Michigan, our goal at Dorsey College is to help students gain the knowledge and confidence they need to become valuable members of the Michigan workforce and make a positive impact in their chosen careers. Dorsey College is accredited by the Commission of the Council on Occupational Education (COE). This applies to the Madison Heights campus (which serves as the main campus) and the Dearborn, Grand Rapids, Roseville, Saginaw, Woodhaven, and Wayne campuses (which are branch campus locations of Madison Heights). Contact information for the Council on Occupational Education is as follows: 7840 Roswell Road, Building 300, Suite 325, Atlanta, GA 30350, telephone: 770-396-3898 /

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